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Brisbane plays host to a local Queensland derby on Sunday as Brisbane City host Queensland Country at the famed former home of Queensland rugby Ballymore. Join The Roar as the action kicks off from 3:00pm (AEST).
Brisbane City look to be the stronger of the two teams and will head into the game as slight favourites. City have made a strong start to the competition posting three wins from four though as the humiliating loss to Melbourne Rising in round 3 showed, they are not without their weaknesses. Queensland Country on the other hand find themselves near the foot of the table off the back of their one win and three loss start to the competition.
Though form may not be the only baramoter in gauging this one with local derbies always offering that little something else. Passion will be running high and it may be the side who best controls their own passion and translates it into accuracy on the field that ultimately comes out as the victor on the day.
With no Queensland sides remaining in either the AFL or the NRL lets hope that this local derby stirs up some interest amongst Queenslands notorious sport lovers.
The two sides will be playing for The Andy Purcell Cup.
Key Players:
Expect the battle between Liam Gill and Beau Robinson to be torrid and whoever wins the battle at the breakdown between these two impressive players will give their side a huge advantage in the contest. Liam Gills combination with Jake Schatz should provide City with plenty of front foot ball.
And how can we not mention a certain player starting on the bench… That’s right, former golden boy Quade Cooper is back for his first match since early in the Super Rugby season and he will be eager to impress as he eyes a return to the Wallabies for the third Bledisloe test and the end of year tour.
Prediction:
Brisbane City should be too strong for their country neighbours. City by 15!
This match is being streamed live courtesy of Queensland Rugby, and they have generously allowed us to embed it on The Roar.
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